Procurement Manager

Professional Placement Services; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturer in Jefferson, Ohio is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, inventory planning, and procurement operations. This role focuses on cost savings, supplier performance, and partnering with leadership to support operational success.

You will develop and execute purchasing strategies, manage supplier relationships, monitor inventory, analyze data for cost reductions, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory planning.
• Ability to analyze purchasing trends and supplier performance metrics.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated professional with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing and sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms.
• Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and material availability.
• Analyze procurement data and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Customer Service teams.
• Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market conditions and proactively address supply chain risks.
• Support ERP data accuracy and inventory optimization efforts.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

ERP systems

Inventory planning

Data analysis

Communication

Continuous improvement

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management

Job description

A growing manufacturer in Jefferson, Ohio is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, inventory planning, and procurement operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and partnering with leadership to support operational success.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute purchasing and sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms.
• Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and material availability.
• Analyze procurement data and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Customer Service teams.
• Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market conditions and proactively address supply chain risks.
• Support ERP data accuracy and inventory optimization efforts.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory planning.
• Ability to analyze purchasing trends and supplier performance metrics.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated professional with a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Apply?

• Stable and growing manufacturing organization
• High-impact leadership positionOpportunity to drive procurement strategy and supplier performance
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

If you're a procurement professional looking to make a significant impact within a manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.